Amendment__0002_-_140F0619R0009_-_Questions_and_Answers.pdf

REPLACE LAKE MARY FLOATING BOARDWALK AND FISHING PIERS

ROCKY MOUNTAIN ARSENAL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

RFP# 140F0619R0009

PRE-PROPOSAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

1. QUESTION: There are willows located on both sides of the boardwalk for approximately 50 - 75 feet. Can these be grubbed back to ease access to the project?

ANSWER: Grubbing and clearing requirement can be found in the attached Section 311000.

2. QUESTION: There is a heave under the current boardwalk at the southern end. Is the Contractor required to place the boardwalk at this grade or level the area prior to installation?

ANSWER: The Contractor is responsible for leveling this heave prior to installation of the new boardwalk. For aesthetics, the area should be leveled 5 feet beyond the edges of the boardwalk.

Requirements for the work can be found in the attached Section 311000.

3. QUESTION: Is there a specified manufacture for the floating materials listed in Section 2.11 of the specifications?

ANSWER: The type and size of floating parts will be based on the selection of other materials.

There are no specified manufacturers, or equal. The requirements for materials are specified in Section 355113 within Part 2.11.

4. QUESTION: In the solicitation document page 4 line items 00050 and 00060 are identified as optional line items and it states in 60 days after award. Is that performance period for that line item if added to the budget?

ANSWER: The 60 days after award indicates that if the option line item is funded then it will be awarded within 60 days of the initial purchase order. The 200 calendar days given for the period of performance accounted for the potential inclusion of the option line items.

5. QUESTION: Drawing page C6 detail name 6 floating materials cross section. Does the floating HDPE need to be compartments of EPS? Or with a thicker casing can it just be filled with EPS and not be compartmentalized?

ANSWER: The compartment shape and size has no restrictions beyond what is in Section 355113. The casing shall be HDPE and watertight. The floating material shall be EPS and shall have adequate flotation for the boardwalk.

6. QUESTION: What do the triangles represent on Sheet 5 of 12 of the drawings? Are these the dead mans?

ANSWER: The triangles on sheet 5 of 12 are just labels boardwalk stationing. They do not represent dead mans or any other construction feature.

7. QUESTION: On Sheet 7 of 12 of the drawings, Deck Detail (Side View), are these two sections of decking coming together? Why is there a 24" handrail? Please explain.

ANSWER: The detail is not showing a 24” handrail. The dimension is intended to depict the minimum height to the bottom of the 18” opening where the sections of boardwalk come together.